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Perley's reminiscences of sixty years in the national metropolis

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo1360
Author
Poore, Benjamin Perley,
Date of Publication
[1886]
Call Number
973 P823
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Responsibility
by Ben: Perley Poore.
Author
Poore, Benjamin Perley,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia [etc.] New York
Publisher
Hubbard brothers; W. A. Houghton; [etc., etc.,]
Date of Publication
[1886]
Physical Description
2 v. fronts., illus. (incl. ports., facsims.) 24 cm.
Notes
LCHS has vol. 1 only.
Summary
Benjamin Perley Poore ( 1820-1887 ) was a popular newspaper correspondent and editor and an author. This book is his account of history , politics , and life as he observed it in Washington D.C. and the nation during his lifetime.
Subjects
Washington (D.C.) - History.
Washington (D.C.) - Social life and customs.
United States - History.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
973 P823
Websites
https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015010685710&view=1up&seq=11
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History of Washington County, Pennsylvania : with biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo7251
Date of Publication
1882.
Call Number
974.882 C956
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Responsibility
edited by Boyd Crumrine.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
H.L. Everts & Co.,
Date of Publication
1882.
Physical Description
1002 p., [83] p. of plates : ill., maps ; 28 cm.
Notes
Largely prepared by F. Ellis, assisted by A. N. Hungerford.
"War of the rebellion", p. 310-365, including history of various Pennsylvania regiments, with lists of members.
Subjects
Washington County (Pa.) - History.
Washington County (Pa.) - Biography.
United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Regimental histories - Pennsylvania.
Additional Author
Crumrine, Boyd,
Ellis, Franklin,
Hungerford, Austin N.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.882 C956
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A complete business directory of Columbia, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania : together with a few of the most important events of the borough's past, and a correct pen picture of Columbia in 1887

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo20792
Author
Slade, James D.
Date of Publication
1887
Call Number
917.4815 D598c
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Responsibility
by James D. Slade.
Author
Slade, James D.
Publisher
Printed at the Evening Star Job Office,
Date of Publication
1887
Physical Description
116 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Subjects
Columbia (Pa.)
Columbia (Pa.) - Directories.
Pennsylvania - Columbia.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
917.4815 D598c
Copy Info
1887
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Directory of Columbia borough for 1878

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo15066
Date of Publication
1878.
Call Number
917.4815 D598c 1878 reprint
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Responsibility
Compiled by Geo. A. Hook.
Place of Publication
Columbia, Pa
Publisher
Young & Hook,
Date of Publication
1878.
Physical Description
56, [9] p. ; 28 cm.
Notes
Advertising matter.
Reprint from original.
Subjects
Columbia (Pa.) - Directories.
Columbia (Pa.) - Genealogy.
Additional Author
Young & Hook.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Reference
Call Number
917.4815 D598c 1878 reprint
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Life and correspondence of the Rev. William Smith, D. D.... : With copious extracts from his writings

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo3945
Author
Smith, Horace Wemyss,
Date of Publication
1879-1880.
Call Number
923.7 S664s
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Responsibility
by his great grandson, Horace Wemyss Smith.
Author
Smith, Horace Wemyss,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
S. A. George,
Date of Publication
1879-1880.
Physical Description
2 v., [4] leaves of plates : ports. ; 28 cm.
Notes
Vol. 2 published by Ferguson, 1880.
Subjects
Smith, William, - 1727-1803.
University of Pennsylvania
Washington College - Maryland - Chestertown.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
923.7 S664s
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Address of Nathaniel Burt : February 12, 1875, on the Washington Mansion in Philadelphia

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo17259
Author
Burt, Nathaniel,
Date of Publication
1875.
Call Number
974.811 973a
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Author
Burt, Nathaniel,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
J.A. Moore, printer,
Date of Publication
1875.
Physical Description
35 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Notes
At head of title: Historical society of Pennsylvania.
Address delivered before the society.
Subjects
Morris, Robert, - 1734-1806.
Washington Mansion (Philadelphia)
Additional Corporate Author
Historical Society of Pennsylvania.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.811 973a
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Constitution of Lancaster Lodge, No. 1 of Washington Beneficial Society of the State of Pennsylvania

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo17662
Date of Publication
1871.
Call Number
368 B464
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Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
E.S. Speaker ,
Date of Publication
1871.
Physical Description
18 p. ; 13 cm.
Subjects
Washington Beneficial Society (Pa.)
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
368 B464
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Charter and by-laws of the Washington Steam Fire Engine and Hose Company, No. 4, of the city of Lancaster instituted March 4, A. D 1820, incorporated Sept. 23 A. D. 1852

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo18017
Corporate Author
Washington Steam Fire Engine Co. No. 4 (Lancaster, Pa.)
Date of Publication
1870.
Call Number
353.3 W517
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Corporate Author
Washington Steam Fire Engine Co. No. 4 (Lancaster, Pa.)
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Examiner & Herald Print.,
Date of Publication
1870.
Physical Description
31 p. ; 11 cm.
Notes
Blank election of member form precedes title page.
List of honorary members, active members and contributing members.
Subjects
Washington Steam Fire Engine Co. No. 4 (Lancaster, Pa.)
Fire departments - Pennsylvania - Lancaster - By-laws.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
353.3 W517
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Donaldson and Grimwood a true account of their last balloon voyage and tragic death in the boisterous waters of Lake Michigan

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo315
Author
Wise, John
Date of Publication
1875
Call Number
629.13322 W812d
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Author
Wise, John
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Selheimer and Moore
Date of Publication
1875
Physical Description
23 p. ill. 30 cm.
Notes
Copied from Library of Congress microfilm
Subjects
Donaldson, Washington H.
Grimwood, Newton S.
Ballooning.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
629.13322 W812d
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An old turnpike-road; with mere mention of some persons and places incident therto

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo3789
Author
Gossler, Jacob L.
Date of Publication
1888.
Call Number
974.80085 G697
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Responsibility
By Jacob L. Gossler. Printed for private distribution.
Author
Gossler, Jacob L.
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
The Baker & Taylor co.,
Date of Publication
1888.
Physical Description
122 p. 21 cm.
Summary
Written in 1888 , the author writes about Pennsylvania history and his personal experiences.
Subjects
Lancaster County (Pa.)
Susquehanna River.
Columbia (Pa.)
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.80085 G697
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